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Retinol or tretinoin on vitiligo
Hello I have vitiligo on legs and body and I want to use tretinoin on face. One of the doctors recommended it to me a year ago. But I forgot to tell her I have vitiligo. I m 30 years. I want to start anti aging treatment and have some acne. can I use tretin 0.025?? If not then which other active ingredients can I use from the list?
Vitamin c
Niacinamide
Azelic acid
Aha bha pha
Lactic acid
Hyaluronic acid
Retinols over the counter
Peptides
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You can... however treatment depends on the grade...Acne or pimples... Due to hormonal changes..Oily skin causes it...Common in adolescent age...May occur in adults also.. Food like Oily foods, ice cream, chocolate and sweets increase it.. Treatment depends on the grade of pimples or acne..So, please send photos by direct online consultation as it's a must to see which grade of pimples or acne for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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There are many skin actives which are specific for each skin type and skin condition, hence thorough evaluation is needed before prescribing, as it is customised to the patients skin concern. Kindly take an appointment
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Consult your Dermatologist in person and they will suggest you best anti ageing treatment after evaluation.
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online
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